There is growing recognition of urban areas as hosts for innovative ways to conserve and
promote biodiversity. Parks, as one specific type of urban green space, constitute particularly …

Many scientific studies on urban green space start with stressing the multiple benefits of
parks and other green areas (Lyytimäki and Sipilä, 2009). There is general agreement, at …

We used photo-elicitation studies and a controlled perennial meadow creation experiment at
ten urban green-spaces in southern England (five experimental sites and five control sites) …

Green roofs and walls have recently emerged as conservation tools, and they offer
promising additional opportunities to enhance biodiversity in cities. However, their …

Residential landscapes are a common setting of human-environment interactions. These
ubiquitous ecosystems provide social and ecological services, and yard maintenance leads …

Massive declines in insect biodiversity and biomass are reported from many regions and
habitats. In urban areas, creation of native wildflower meadows is one option to support …

The continuous increase in urbanization has been perceived as a major threat for
biodiversity, particularly within tropical regions. Urban areas, however, may still provide …

Urbanisation is increasing worldwide and is regarded a major driver of environmental
change altering local species assemblages. Private domestic gardens contribute a …

Urban areas are radically growing worldwide, causing changes in biodiversity and natural
habitats. We studied the effects of urbanisation on millipede (Diplopoda) assemblages along …

Because of their isolation, biotic communities of urban green spaces are expected to be
similar to those of oceanic islands. This should be particularly true for insects, which …